Bahamas is composed of several islands and getting around can be pretty adventurous for the enthusiastic traveler. But ever the popular tourist destination that this group of islands in the Caribbean has continued to be, tourists need not worry about getting around Bahamas.

There are different ways that a tourist may be able to visit and explore the 700 islands of the Bahamas, each one offering a different treat to any traveler on vacation.

By Air

The Bahamas is composed of over hundreds of islands, usually in close proximity with each other, that you may need all the time that you need to visit some of them. It is the time that you would rather not spend on traveling most of the time.

If a faster and more convenient travel arrangement is what you are looking forward on your vacation in order to explore more of the enchanting islands of the Bahamas, traveling by air is, by far, your best bet. There are a number of airlines that offer flights to the different islands.

Most of them offer frequent flights from and to the major islands in the Bahamas. If you wish to visit the smaller destinations not included in such flights, you can also get the services of some of the charter carriers available all over the islands.

By Water

A slower but a more peaceful and leisurely way of getting around the islands is by boat. Using ferries is a common mode of transportation around Bahamas. A fast ferry service is available to take you to the main islands and back.

You can also travel by sea at a slower pace to marvel at the sceneries by using the inter-island mail boats that run weekly round trips to and from the different islands. Local ferries that also act as water taxis are available to take to the different cays and islets near the main islands. Sailing and fishing charters are also available if you wish to go all around the islands at your own pace.

By Land

The islands also offer a variety of options for traveling inland. The primary mode of land travel available all around Bahamas is their local bus service network. Jitneys, the local name for the island buses, ply the routes in most of the major islands, particularly Nassau and the Grand Bahamas Island.

The Jitney service is usually available from the early morning until 7 pm. Fares may vary on the distance traveled and exact change is usually required. Taxis are also available in the main islands. They can mostly be seen waiting in most large hotels in the Bahamas. Rates may vary in different islands but they are all reasonably priced as they are being fixed by law.

Rental cars are also available in the major islands. They are usually located near the major airports. Rental cars in the Bahamas are left-hand drive units as the British rules of traffic are being followed in the area. Visitors are allowed to use the driver’s license from their home country for a period of up to three months or they can apply for an international driver’s license. Land guided tours are also available for tourists.